Grilled and Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with Gorgonzola
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus 1/4 cup
- 12 ounces turkey sausage, casings removed
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano
- 3/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 cup (4 ounces) Gorgonzola, crumbled
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning
- 6 large portobello mushrooms, stems removed
- Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the turkey sausage and cook, stirring frequently, until cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Remove the pan from the heat.
- Stir in the mascarpone cheese.
- Add the thyme, oregano, bread crumbs, 1/2 of the Gorgonzola, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
- Stir until all ingredients are combined.
- Brush the mushrooms on both sides with the remaining oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill the mushrooms, stem side down, for 3 minutes.
- Turn the mushrooms over and grill for 2 minutes until tender.
- Fill each mushroom with the sausage mixture and top with the remaining Gorgonzola.
- Return the mushrooms to the grill and cook until the stuffing is warmed through and the cheese starts to melt, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Cook's Note: The assembled mushrooms can also be placed on a baking sheet and cooked under a preheated broiler until warmed through.
olive oil, turkey sausage, garlic, mascarpone cheese, thyme, fresh oregano, breadcrumbs, gorgonzola, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, portobello mushrooms
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/grilled-and-stuffed-portobello-mushrooms-with-gorgonzola-recipe0.html (may not work)